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Clay community members gather to remember former mayor
CLAY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Community members gathered for a candlelight vigil Thursday evening to celebrate former Clay mayor who died earlier this week. Josh Shamblin was first elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2023 before resigning in February due to personal reasons. Beyond his mayoral duties, he played a...
Multi-county pursuit ends with suspect’s vehicle in Elk River
Clendenin, WV (WOWK) – An overnight pursuit that began in Braxton County, WV ended in Kanawha County with the suspect’s car going into the Elk River in Clendenin early Wednesday morning. While the cause of the initial pursuit is unclear, Metro 911 dispatchers tell us the pursuit began in Braxton County and came down Route […]
Glasgow mayor responds to criticism over junk car ordinance letter
GLASGOW, W.Va. (WCHS) — Nineteen people in the small Kanawha County town of Glasgow received letters last week informing them that cars on their property were in violation of a town ordinance. The letters said the homeowners were in violation because the properties had cars on it that were...
Dunbar city officials react to another civil lawsuit filed against police department
DUNBAR, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia State Police has been asked to investigate sexual assault allegations against a Dunbar Police Officer following a civil lawsuit, according to a letter sent to the Kanawha County Prosecutor’s Office. The complaint was filed March 28. It alleges Dunbar Officer Chad Shafer violated the Constitutional Rights of a woman, […]
How will West Virginia respond to white supremacist group’s march?
Members of the white supremacist group Patriot Front march through Charleston on Saturday. (Screenshot of video by Seth Distefano) Last Saturday the white supremacists came to town. While many in Charleston were attending the YWCA’s annual Race to End Racism, the group, wearing khaki pants and hats, some carrying shields and others carrying upside down American flags and another flag that evokes the original symbol for fascism marched from the Stonewall Jackson statue at the Capitol to downtown.
La Roca Mexican Grill & Bar opens new location in Sissonville
SISSONVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — A popular Mexican grill and bar has opened a new location in Kanawha County. La Roca restaurant is now serving customers in Sissonville. The eatery - located at 7139 Sissonville Drive - reported opening Wednesday on social media. The post said the restaurant is offering food items, but not yet serving alcohol.
Witness issue stalls case involving Charleston police officer accused of domestic battery
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Witness problems have again derailed efforts to resolve a domestic battery charge against a Charleston police officer. Sgt. Chris Johnson never appeared in a scheduled court hearing planned for Thursday. The case centers around allegations that Johnson punched his girlfriend in South Charleston back in October.
Fact checking WSAZ Republican Gubernatorial Forum candidate Moore Capito
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - WSAZ hosted the West Virginia Republican Gubernatorial Forum in Charleston on Tuesday night. Moore Capito said he’s spent a lot of time campaigning across the state of West Virginia. “I have driven over 90,000 miles across this state on this campaign. I’ve been on most...
Breeze Airways starts nonstop flights from MYR to Connecticut, West Virginia
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Some new travel destinations are set to launch out of Myrtle Beach International Airport this summer. Breeze Airways is adding two nonstop service flights to Hartford, Connecticut, and Charleston, West Virginia. Flights to Hartford started on Thursday and flights will happen Thursdays and Sundays.
KCHA participates in ‘Empty the Shelters’ event
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – It’s time once again for the Empty the Shelters event, which means starting Wednesday, May 1, the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association is having a special on adoptions. Adoptions for all adult dogs and for cats and kittens are just $50. That price includes a spay or neuter, microchipping and vaccinations. The event […]
Charleston police investigate deadly two-vehicle crash
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Police are investigating a deadly two-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday evening in Kanawha County. Stanley Aaron Burkes, of Charleston, was killed in the wreck that occurred at the intersection of Kanawha Boulevard East and East Point Drive, according to a news release from the Charleston Police Department.
City of Charleston plans for USA Cycling Nationals; safety and road closures
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - From May 14-19, the USA Cycling Nationals will affect some commute times in Charleston because of road closures. Charleston Fire Department Capt. David Hodges said they have been working with USA Cycling and the city to plan for about six months. “We have been working throughout...
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